Deam Lake Loop Trail Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Kentucky)
- Location
- Borden, Indiana
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K Trail Race | 10K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $30 | – |
| 5K Trail Race | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $30 | – |
| 10K Trail Walk/Hike | 10K | Oct 3, 20268:10 AM | $30 | – |
| 5K Trail Walk/Hike | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:10 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 12 percent below a typical 10K in Indiana, which costs $34 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Indiana runs 1:17:00, about 12:24 a mile, based on 5 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:12:30 and men in 1:12:27.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:39 AM, and the 10K Trail Race starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 690 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1217 Deam Lake Rd, Borden, IN 47106
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results10K Trail Race
5K Trail Race
10K Trail Walk/Hike
Aggregated from official results for Deam Lake Loop Trail Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Deam Lake Loop Trail Run?
At the 2025 10K Trail Race, the fastest tenth finished in 46:41 or better, the top quarter in 50:23, and half the field in 1:16:37; the last tenth came in after 1:51:26.
At the 2025 5K Trail Race, the fastest tenth finished in 30:06 or better, the top quarter in 33:09, and half the field in 46:49; the last tenth came in after 58:08.
At the 2025 10K Trail Walk/Hike, the fastest tenth finished in 2:07:52 or better, the top quarter in 2:14:28, and half the field in 2:21:27; the last tenth came in after 2:22:27.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 58°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 44°F and hot years reach 84°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1217 Deam Lake Rd, Borden, IN 47106Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 690 feet
- Included with entry
- T Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Deam Lake Loop Trail Run?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Indiana?
- At $30, entry is about 12 percent below a typical 10K in Indiana, which costs $34 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 28 runners finished the 10K Trail Race; the median finish was 1:16:37 and the winner ran 39:16.
- Where does it start?
- 1217 Deam Lake Rd, Borden, IN 47106.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
OVERVIEW
The 2nd Annual Deam Lake Loop Trail Run will take place on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 at Deam Lake State Recreation Area in Borden, Indiana! Join us for this iconic foot race along Deam Lake Loop Trail, which follows the boundary of Deam Lake SRA. Enjoy beautiful scenery and true trail running comradery on this challenging course that sees several short but steep climbs. 5K and 10K options are available; walkers and hikers welcome.
EARLY BIRD PRICING: $25 for all races if you register before April 1st (that's $5 off our already low registration fee!).